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The Sgt. William Kirby Memorial Hybrid Obstacle Police Chase will return to Marlborough this September with a revamped format built around running and functional-fitness stations, Marlborough Patch reports. The announcement comes as City Hall opens a packed stretch of summer meetings, with the City Council and Planning Board both convening Monday, July 20.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Marlborough Police Memorial Race Returns With New Twist" — The Sgt. William Kirby Memorial Hybrid Obstacle Police Chase is set to return this September with a new running and functional-fitness format, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-police-memorial-race-returns-new-twist).
"Marlborough Lions Club Invites Young Artists To Poster Contest" — The Marlborough Lions Club is calling on students in Marlborough and Hudson to submit original hand-drawn artwork for the 2026-27 Lions International Peace Poster Contest, Marlborough Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-lions-club-invites-young-artists-peace-poster-contest).
"Marlborough food truck and arts festival returns downtown" — The city's annual Food Truck and Arts Festival will return to downtown Marlborough in September with food trucks and vendors, according to MSN (read it at https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/marlborough-food-truck-and-arts-festival-returns-downtown/ar-AA27UueY).
COMING UP
The City Council and Planning Board both meet Monday, July 20, at City Hall. On Tuesday, July 21, the Council on Aging Board and a City Council Climate Resiliency session are both on the calendar, alongside Marlborough Patch's Summer Preview Days event. Wednesday, July 22, brings a Retirement Board special meeting, a joint Fort Meadow Commission/Conservation Commission working group, and a special City Council meeting.
Patch's community calendar also lists a free-admission sports card and autograph show on Saturday, July 25, and a free-admission Pokémon and trading card game show on Sunday, July 26.